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Tag: Cybersecurity
SD-WAN Adoption Study: 33% of Enterprises Have Completed Deployments at Most Locations
SD-WAN adoption is driven by increased use of the cloud, according to a study commissioned by Barracuda Networks. Almost half of respondents said they had reduced costs by . . .
CenturyLink Sponsored Study on SMB Network Security Points to Network-Based Security Benefits
A SMB network security study sponsored by CenturyLink found that 80% of IT decision makers for medium-size companies manage…
Huawei to FCC: Equipment Ban Would Put Some Rural Carriers Out of Business
Huawei sent a letter to the FCC with quotes from four telecom associations and six rural providers arguing against a proposed equipment ban for USF recipients. The Huawei FCC letter argues that . . .
Consolidated On-Site Secure Launched in New England
Consolidated On-Site Secure inspects all traffic on the customer’s network – including applications, threats and content, while also identifying malicious attempts to damage networks, according to Consolidated.
Report: 802.11ax Well Suited for Carrier Wi-Fi in 5G Era
Researchers at GlobalData envision a shift from 802.11ac to 802.11ax carrier Wi-Fi by 2022 as costs for equipment supporting the new 802.11ax standard decrease and as . . .
Sprint Taps Blockchain for Connected Car Offering
A new Sprint connected car offering taps technology from NXM Labs that includes an Internet of Things security system designed to guard against hackers. The offering can be used with new and preowned cars.
Sprint Secure Wi-Fi Protects Public Wi-Fi Users
Sprint Secure Wi-Fi automatically turns on encryption and password protection if not available at public Wi-Fi hotspots. The service is included in the carrier’s Mobility-as-a-Service offering or available separately for $1.99 a month.
AT&T Panel: ONAP, NIST, DHS, AI Cited as Resources for Managing New Cybersecurity Risks Related to 5G
5G security policy issues arise from greater use of open source software, more real-time applications enabled by low latency and a greater…
Verizon: Percentage of Cyberattacks Involving Ransomware Doubles, Now Exceeds 39%
The percentage of cyberattacks involving ransomware doubled in one year, according to the Verizon 2018 Data Breach Investigation Report. The report also flags a shift in how social attacks, such as financial pretexting and phishing, are used.
RWA: FCC Proposal to Ban Certain Equipment Manufacturers Would “Irreparably Damage” Broadband Networks
A proposed FCC rural equipment ban is approaching cybersecurity in the wrong way, say the RWA. Instead, the RWA says the FCC should heed the recommendations of a commission cybersecurity committee that have been in limbo.
CenturyLink Enlists Adaptive Threat Intelligence to Fight Cybercrime, Monitors 1.3 Billion Security Events Daily
CenturyLink cybercrime initiatives rely on cloud-based Adaptive Threat Intelligence, along with Threat Research Labs, which use machine…
USF Recipients Could Be Prohibited from Using Huawei, ZTE Equipment
The FCC is considering creating a list of prohibited USF equipment, FCC officials told reporters. Possibilities for how that equipment list would be created include using a list already created by the Department of Defense, . . .
CenturyLink Launches Adaptive Network Security Mobility
NTCA, DHS Collaborate on Rural Telecom Cybersecurity
A rural telecom cybersecurity program from NTCA — The Rural Broadband Association, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Institute for . . .
AT&T Cloud Strategy Now Includes Expanded Amazon AWS Relationship, Consulting Services
An expanding relationship with Amazon AWS contributes to an AT&T cloud strategy which will focus on AT&T Flexware, IoT solutions, private mobility services
Windstream DDoS Mitigation Service Added to a Growing Business Services Portfolio
A new Windstream DDoS mitigation service offers optional auto-mitigation, designed to address short “hit and run” attacks. The new service also
Survey Finds Lax Attitudes Toward Cyberattack
ReportLinker survey found attitudes toward cyberattack inappropriate for potential threat level. 54% of respondents think their data is safe from hackers
Verizon SD-WAN Offerings Expand With Integrated Security
Latest Verizon SD-WAN offering, dubbed SD-Branch, uses software from Versa. As multi-location enterprises adopt SD-WAN, their network topology changes from
CenturyLink Signs Cybersecurity Sales Agreement with King & Union
Report: IoT Security Breaches Are Costly, With Smaller Companies at Great Risk
An IoT security survey from Altman Vilandrie found that 48% of organizations have experienced IoT security breaches. Costs vary widely, with small firms
MCNC Boosts Cybersecurity on North Carolina Research and Education Network
Report: Growing Concern Regarding Healthcare IT Security
A healthcare IT security survey conducted by HIMSS for Level 3 found strong plans to deploy next-generation firewalls in the next year. Also of interest . . .
CTA Connected Home Security Checklist Tool Targets Installers
The CTA Connected Home Security Checklist Tool includes information about protocols such as Zigbee and Z-wave and provides best practices for technicians
Cybersecurity Trends Data: Organizations Short-Handed Just as Threats Multiply
Among other cybersecurity trends data, 54% of cybersecurity professionals expect successful attacks on their organization in the next 12 months, says